Makita UH6580 Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 9)

Installing or removing chip receiver

(accessory)

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before installing or removing chip

receiver.

NOTE:

• When replacing the chip receiver, always wear

gloves so that hands and face does not directly

contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause

personal injury.

• Always be sure to remove the blade cover before

installing the chip receiver.

• The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and

alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can

be installed on either side of the tool.

Fig.16

Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its

slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades. At this

time, make sure that the chip receiver does not contact

branch catcher at the top of the shear blades.

Fig.17

At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so

that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.

Fig.18

To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both sides

so that the hooks are unlocked.

Fig.19

CAUTION:

• The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot be

installed on the tool with the chip receiver being

installed. Before carrying or storing, uninstall the

chip receiver and then install the blade cover to

avoid blade exposure.

NOTE:

• Check the chip receiver for secure installment

before use.

• Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an

excessive force with its hooks locked in the blade

unit grooves. Using the excessive force may

damage it.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection

or maintenance.

Cleaning the tool

Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or

soap-dipped rag.

CAUTION:

• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or

the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may

result.

Blade maintenance

Smear the blade before and once per hour during

operation using machine oil or similars.

After operation, remove dust from both sides of the

blade with wired brush, wipe off it with a rag and then

apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc.

and spray-type lubricating oil.

CAUTION:

• Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do so

may cause rust or damage on the tool.

Removing or installing shear blade

CAUTION:

• Before removing or installing shear blade, always

be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged.

• When replacing the shear blade, always wear

gloves without removing blade cover so that hands

and face does not directly contact the blade.

Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

NOTE:

• Do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool.

• For specific way of removing and installing shear

blades refer to the reverse of a package for

accessory shear blades.

Removing the shear blades

Reverse the tool and loosen four screws.

Fig.20

NOTE:

• Be careful not to get your hands dirty as grease is

applied in the shear blade driving area.

Remove the under cover.

Fig.21

Remove the gear housing cover.

Fig.22

Set the crank at the angle as shown in the figure with a

slotted bit screwdriver.

Fig.23

Remove two screws from the shear blades and the

shear blade unit will be taken out.

Fig.24

CAUTION:

• Return the gear to the original position in such a

manner as it was installed if it should be taken

away by mistake.

Installing the shear blade

Prepare 4 removed screws (For under cover), 2 screws

(For shear blade), gear housing cover, under cover, and

new shear blades.

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